Galette des Rois Recipe
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Galette des Rois

By: ULYBERT 
"This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the 3 Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of French tradtion, a bean or small china feve (favor) is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the feve in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day. The person can also choose someone to be their king or queen and can lead the tradtional dance."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond paste
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 dry kidney bean
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Place the almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended. Add the butter and remaining sugar using and process until smooth, then blend in 1 egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
  3. Roll out one sheet of the puff pastry into an 11 inch square. Keep the pastry cool, do not knead or stretch. Use a large pie plate, cake pan or frying pan to trace an 11 inch circle onto the dough using the tip of a small knife. Place the circle of pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry. Refrigerate both sheets.
  4. Mound the almond filling onto the center of the pastry that is on the baking sheet. Leave about 1 1/2 inch margin at the edges. Press the bean or feve down into the filling. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, and press down the edges to seal. Beat the remaining egg with a fork, and lightly brush onto the top of the gallette. Use a knife to make a criss cross pattern in the egg wash, and then prick several small slits in the top to vent steam while baking.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not open the oven until the time is up, as the pastry will not fully puff. Remove from the oven, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Return to the oven, and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  6. Lay a golden paper crown gently on top of the cake. This will be used to crown the person who finds the bean or feve. Serve warm or cold. Make sure to tell everyone about the bean or feve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2008 by chetyre   view full review
This is a really simple and delicious way to make this cake. If you don't want to spend the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by Christine   view full review
This recipe has a very authentic taste and is SO easy! I used the Pepperridge Farm Puff...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by ANNSERA   view full review
I think that 1/4 cup of almond paste is way too little. I used an entire roll of almond paste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by whatscookinwithkate   view full review
Bonjour, Ulybert - Ja'i etait eleve en France et je cherchais une recette pour une de mes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by SUUNKISSED   view full review
What an excellent recipe! I visisted France last year during the holidays and tried a galette...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by smc   view full review
Super easy and delicious! These are not easy to find in our area, and clearly this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by MARIAM   view full review
Very good, but make sure to bake long enough. Even though I added about 10 minutes to bake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2012 by SunnyD1006   view full review
My husband is French and we lived there for a few years. My in-laws were here for a visit and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by DLD   view full review
Simply outstanding! I served this warm, although I bet it would taste just as delicious cold. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by SNAIL1975   view full review
Wow, wow, wow! I love anything with Almond Paste, but this was absolutley amazing. It looks...

 

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